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A jar of Lime-Garlic Cilantro Marinade.

Lime-Garlic Cilantro Marinade

Chef Jenn
I love how bold and zesty this Lime-Garlic Cilantro Marinade is! Fresh lime juice, garlic, and cilantro come together with olive oil and spices to create a vibrant marinade that’s perfect for chicken, shrimp, steak, or veggies. It’s quick to make and adds tons of fresh flavor to any dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Marinade
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 servings
Calories 337 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 jalapeño seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or garlic as needed.
  • Use immediately as a marinade for meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • For a thinner consistency, add a tablespoon or two of water or more olive oil.
  • To make this marinade into a creamy dressing, add ½ cup of mayo and enough water or lime juice to thin it out.
  • Don’t cross contaminate! Discard any leftover marinade if it came in contact with raw meats or seafood.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gSodium: 1295mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 694IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword Chicken marinade, Citrus marinade recipe, Easy homemade marinade, Lime garlic cilantro marinade
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